Olivia D'Angelo

SportsKid of the Year Reece Whitley Honored in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's professional sports teams are less than stellar these days, but one local amateur's star is shining brightly.Swimmer Reece Whitley, a sophomore

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Army Defeats Navy for the First Time — on the Pitch

Army-Navy fans still have a little over a month to wait before the two military academies meet on the gridiron. But the rivalry got a warm up last week when the

Are You Ready for Some Army-Navy Fútbol?

Army-Navy is one of the most anticipated college football games of the season. But what about Army-Navy fútbol?On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Army West Point and the

Author Interview: Taylor Kitchings, “Yard War”

Growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, author and teacher Taylor Kitchings witnessed racism in action. He drew on those experiences for his first novel, Yard War.

Five Big Moves as MLB Hits Trade Deadline

Update (4:35 p.m.): With only minutes to go before hitting the trade deadline, the New York Mets pulled off the last big deal of the year. The Mets picked up

Mexico Wins Gold Cup, US Comes Up Short in Third-Place Game

The CONCACAF Gold Cup wrapped up yesterday, with Mexico defeating Jamaica, 3-1, to claim the championship trophy. It is Mexico’s seventh title in the 23-year

A Chat with Former Negro Leagues Player Mahlon Duckett

At the opening ceremony for the Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy last weekend, I had an amazing opportunity to meet and interview Mahlon Duckett. Duckett is the

MLB Opens Newest Youth Academy in Philadelphia

When it comes to sports, kids have a lot of options to choose from: football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse. But fewer and fewer kids are watching or playing

College Rugby Tournament a Showcase for Sport’s Growth

Las weekend, fans crowded into PPL Park, home of the Philadelphia Union, but they weren’t there for an MLS game. The turnout was for the Penn Mutual Collegiate

Using Rugby to Learn to Tackle Safely in Football

Last weekend, PPL Park in Chester, PA, hosted the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship. Inside the home of the Philsadelipa Union, high school and small

In 2015, Phillies and Fans Have Low Expectations

The fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia cheer when Phillies second baseman Chase Utley comes up to bat — even though he’s only batting around .100. The

15-Year-Old Phenom Reece Whitley is America’s Next Great Swimmer

Like many young athletes, 15-year-old Reece Whitley has dreams of one day competing in the Olympics. Unlike most kids, though, Reece is this close to making

Meet Kid Reporter Olivia D'Angelo!

Olivia D’Angelo is 12 years old and lives in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Here are some of Olivia’s favorite things:Favorite Sports to Watch: Baseball,